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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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